Fuel efficiency trends for new commercial jet aircraft: 1960 to 2014

This report updates a 2009 study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) that analyzed the sales- and activity-weighted fuel efficiency improvement of commercial jet aircraft from 1960 to 2008 (ICCT, 2009), taking into account new aircraft types and deliveries through 2014.

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Sustainable Aviation Fuels: Offtake Manual

whitePaper | June 30, 2023

First Movers Coalition (FMC) aviation members have committed to adopting emissions reduction technologies, including sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). It is estimated that SAF have the potential to contribute to 65% of aviation emissions reduction to achieve net zero by 2050.1 With the aim of accelerating decarbonization efforts in the leadup to 2030, the FMC aviation community have produced this guide for purchasing SAF and SAF certificates (SAFc)

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A SIMPLE GUIDE TO CORPORATE AIRLINE REWARD SCHEMES

whitePaper | November 17, 2019

If you travel a lot for work, then you’ll know about airline reward schemes. These programmes encourage travellers to book again and again with the same airline, collect loyalty points and exchange them for benefits such as discounted fares and free upgrades. But did you also know that in addition to these frequent flyer schemes for individuals, there are also airline reward schemes for companies? These corporate reward schemes are a great way to maximise the value of your company’s travel spend, while benefitting your travellers at the same time.

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Jet Zero Strategy

whitePaper | July 31, 2022

The early evolution of air travel in this country – from the first commercial flight to the first jet airliner, the British Comet – took just 30 years. In that short time, aviation technology developed at an astonishing pace. But it showed what we can achieve

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FAA Safety Briefing

whitePaper | May 4, 2022

When I joined the FAA nearly a quarter century ago as an Aviation. Safety Inspector in the Scottsdale, Ariz. Flight Standards District OfficeI was excited to start a new phase of my aviation career.

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CHALLENGES TO SECURITY IN SPACE 2022

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

Capabilities. Space-based capabilities impact many day-to-day aspects of the American way of life. These capabilities enable functions that affect our homes, transportation, electric power grids, banking systems, and our global communications.

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The U.S. Imperative for Mission Authorization and Supervision of Commercial Space Activities

whitePaper | December 30, 2021

American companies are developing innovative groundbreaking space activities, such as on-orbit servicing, space-based manufacturing platforms, and commercially developed space stations, some of which expect to be operational within the next two years with more following in the next decade.

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